Students, alumni, staff and faculty from MSUM were critical to the success of the Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival at Theodore Roosevelt National Park the weekend of Sep 15-17. Over 300 visitors to the park looked through telescopes, got a tour of the night time sky or safely observed the Sun. Over half the volunteers were from MSUM. The largest contingent […]
The College of Science, Health, and the Environment invites proposals for funding to support student research. For more information on application guidelines and how to apply, please review the attached PDF or reach out to the CSHE office directly. Application forms for both Fall Student Research Funding and Requests for Travel Support can be found at https://www.mnstate.edu/academics/colleges-schools/cshe/scholarships/, under “Student […]
As part of the lineup of events for the 2023 One Book, One Community reading project, join us for Science Saturday on August 5, 10am-2pm at the MSUM Regional Science Center. The Buffalo River State Park and the Regional Science Center will be offering open hours for the public to view the displays at their Buffalo River Site. Enjoy some […]
Professor Matt Craig can remotely operate the telescope in the observatory of the MSUM Regional Science Center. By Robin HuebnerInforum, July 5, 2023 MOORHEAD — A professor in the Minnesota State University Moorhead Physics and Astronomy department is getting a lot more sleep these days and more work done at the same time. Matt Craig now has the ability to operate […]
Restoring ‘dark sky’ would benefit birds, people and science, local advocates say By Robin HuebnerMay 22, 2023 Light pollution is harming wildlife, birds and humans, according to a delegate from Dark Sky International and the National Audubon Society. GLYNDON, Minn. — When one’s passion involves scanning the heavens for distant objects in the name of science or a hobby, a dark […]